The mission critical industry is well known for advocating the use of industry “best practices.” Most owners and operators will claim they use or otherwise comply with these practices.
On the other hand, there is no formal, published set of best practices that are universally recognized within the industry. This is further complicated due to the introduction of new technologies and capabilities available for use in this constantly evolving industry, and the resulting impact this can have on how critical facilities are designed, built, and operated. So, how are best practices determined?